Monthly Archives: July 2014

Its First Saturday Open Studios at Western Ave! So much to do and so many wonderful artists to visit!

Shows/Events this Weekend:

Western Avenue Studios will be fully Open to the public on Saturday 8/2 from 12-5pm. Come visit over 100 artists in their studios! Watch them work, ask them about their art (or anything!) and maybe even pick up a Unique treasure for yourself or a loved one!122 Western Ave. Lowell, MA

Here are a few of the things going on at Western Ave this Saturday!

Lowell Fiber Studio 512 will be having a summer clearance sale: 50% off regular price Art Pieces, Fashion accessories, Home accessories & Children’s items! Stop in and have a peek!

Regina McGearty of Walk on the Moon Jewelry will be having a huge Summer SALE! You can find her in Studio A206. This is the last month to get some AMAZING deals from Walk on the Moon!

Here are a few other things going on this weekend!

The extraordinary Ann Lee will be demonstrating the creation of her Free Laces scarves at the League of NH Craftsmen – Meredith Gallery on Sunday August 3, 1:00-3:00.

You can also find Ann along with the fabulous Tarja Cockell at the CraftWear Exhibition 7 the Living with Craft Exhibition at the League of NH Craftsmen’s 81st Annual Fair at Mount Sunapee Resort in Newbury, NH. The Fair runs from August 2-10 and is open 10-5 daily. Tarja also has her own booth #711 in Tent 7. Stop by & say hello to her!

Ongoing Exhibitions: Now Showing
Brand New at The Loading Dock Gallery! “Dog Days of Summer” 2nd Annual Juried Show July 30 – August 31, 2014 Opening Reception: Saturday, August 2, 5–7:00 PM Come see some of the areas finest artists in this amazing group show!

Stacey Piwinksi will have two pieces on display in the Boston Young Contemporaries Annual Juried Exhibition at 808 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA. Her piece Donna won second place at the opening reception. The show will be up until August 22nd.

Ann Lee will have 2 of her beautiful jackets in Circles, Squares and Triangles: The Shape of Things to Come at the League of NH Craftsmen headquarters in Concord, NH. The show runs from July 7 through September 26.

Stacey Piwinksi will have two pieces on display in the Boston Young Contemporaries Annual Juried Exhibition at 808 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA. Her piece Donna won second place at the opening reception this past Friday July, 18th, 2014. The show will be up until August 22nd.

Ann Lee will have 2 of her beautiful jackets in Circles, Squares and Triangles: The Shape of Things to Come at the League of NH Craftsmen headquarters in Concord, NH. The show runs from July 7 through September 26.

Jennifer Aradhya of Indigo Raven Studio has two works: Kew IV and Orangerie currently on display at Rollstone Studios (Fitchburg) 5th Annual Summer Salon. The show runs from June 29th through July 27th

Ann Lee will have 2 of her beautiful jackets in Circles, Squares and Triangles: The Shape of Things to Come at the League of NH Craftsmen headquarters in Concord, NH. The show runs from July 7 through September 26.

Jennifer Aradhya of Indigo Raven Studio has two works: Kew IV and Orangerie currently on display at Rollstone Studios (Fitchburg) 5th Annual Summer Salon. The show runs from June 29th through July 27th

Cheryl Polcaro will have a piece in the Cambridge Art Association’s “New Members Show”. The show takes place at University Place gallery in Cambridge from July 9th- August 29th. Opening reception is this Friday July 11th from 5:30- 7:30.

Ann Lee will have 2 of her beautiful jackets in Circles, Squares and Triangles: The Shape of Things to Come at the League of NH Craftsmen headquarters in Concord, NH. The show runs from July 7 through September 26. The opening reception is July 11, 5-7 pm.

Mark Fountain will be having his first one man show, “Local Scenes by Mark Fountain” at the Re/Max gallery at 2 Ash St Hollis NH, the reception will be on July 12, 2014 12-2pm. The show will feature 22 original works, mostly landscape oils of Hollis, Pepperell, Brookline, Townsend, Groton and Carlisle.

Jennifer Aradhya of Indigo Raven Studio has two works: Kew IV and Orangerie currently on display at Rollstone Studios (Fitchburg) 5th Annual Summer Salon. The show runs from June 29th through July 27th

Busy Bee Cheryl Polcaro will also have her piece Lepidoptera in the “79th Regional Exhibit of Art and Craft” at the Fitchburg Art Museum. The opening reception for the show is this Sunday June 22nd from 1-3pm and the show runs from June 23rd- September 1st.

If you’re out this evening, its 1st Thursday in Downtown Lowell and our own Jack Holmes will be at the National Park Visitor Center giving a talk & slideshow about Traveling Photography. Show starts at 7pm! I’ll be there!

The Loading Dock Gallery at Western Ave also has a CALL FOR ART for their 2nd Annual Juried Show “Dog Days of Summer” Deadline for entries is Monday July 8, Midnight

It’s First Saturday at Western Ave from 12-5pm and Regina McGearty of Walk on the Moon Jewelry will be having a huge Summer SALE! You can find her in Studio A206 at 122 Western Ave Lowell

Jennifer Aradhya of Indigo Raven Studio has two works: Kew IV and Orangerie currently on display at Rollstone Studios (Fitchburg) 5th Annual Summer Salon. The show runs from June 29th through July 27th

Last Chance to see Painter & Illustrator Ilene Richard has a show “May Flowers” running through July 6th at the Albright Art Gallery Concord, MA Her work will really make you simile!

Busy Bee Cheryl Polcaro will also have her piece Lepidoptera in the “79th Regional Exhibit of Art and Craft” at the Fitchburg Art Museum. The opening reception for the show is this Sunday June 22nd from 1-3pm and the show runs from June 23rd- September 1st.

Western Avenue Studios and Western Avenue Lofts form the largest artist community of our kind on the East Coast, if not the country. Starting with 31 studios and 45 artists on one floor of one building in 2005 we have grown to 245 studios offering work space to more than 280 artists and 50 live/work lofts offering 70 artists the opportunity to live and work in a nurturing and supportive environment.